Monday, May 6

Brew (Brisbane CBD, QLD)

On a lazy Monday, I decided to revisit one of my old faves in the heart of the city - Brew! It looks a bit different than from what I remember, as I havn't actually been here in a few months. All the staff have changed, and they have full table service and more seating now.

I really need to switch up my sleeping schedule! Since I woke up late, I was hungry, so I went for the chicken and pesto sanger (sandwich, for those of you who don't speak Oz) and the chai latte, which I used to really love. I say used to, because today it was quite disappointing! The chai latte wasn't infused one bit and it pretty much tasted like milk. That makes me so sad because I used to love their Nine Owls Chai! Sadly, I wouldn't go for it again since I've discovered places like Banneton and The Burrow! Their panini style sandwich was good and really filling, and as always, I like the bread that they use. The portion is pretty generous compared to some places, and there's a nice thick slab of cheese amidst the chicken and rocket. The textures of the ingredients go well together, and for a sandwich, I'd give it a 4/5.

I have yet to try their drinks, but I'm hesitant to dish out $17, when I can most likely get a better drink at The Bowery. I used to think their service was pretty mediocre, and I sometimes felt pressured to leave, even though they are a cafe with interent. Their service isn't any better these days, which really discourages me from returning, especially since I've found Bean.

Despite my disappointment, I still give Brew a 4/5 because it has better opening hours than any place in the city, and because they have free wi-fi, which many cafes in Brisbane are still lacking.

About Me

I am Chipotle Monster, Hammy Tammy, Burger Fiend and Queen, a lean mean eating machine who loves eating (obviously), learning, creating, and trying new things. I have a B.S. in Nutritional Science from The University of California Berkeley, which is most likely a consequence of my love for food and biology. I've been moving to a different country every few years for the last decade or so, and I've had the privilege of not only sampling, but actually discovering the uniqueness of the cities I've lived in. My no-fluff "scathing reviews" of some of the worst (and best) fooding destinations is really an open diary of me orienting myself in the various cities around the world via fooding journeys.

If you are wondering what Edesian Feast even means, the name comes from the Roman goddess of food. Edesia is the divine spirit of feasting and is believed to be the one who blesses banquets. Her name is associated with luxury and spending money on food, and I found this name quite appropriate because this blog is mostly dedicated to eating out, rather than recipes and home cooking. As food was and is of utmost importance in Roman culture, it is also very much so in Taiwanese culture. If you've ever met anyone from Taiwan, you know that they're always thinking about what to eat for their next meal...

You'll most likely find me at a cafe reading a novel or studying away, or even updating this blog. I am quite aware that I'm not the most eloquent writer, nor the best photographer (hey, sometimes the lighting is simply terrible), but this is a space to drool and feast your eyes on delicious pictures and share the best fooding experiences around the world, so don't hesitate to drop me a recommendation!